2008 Can-Am Spyder RT
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
2 complaints
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- Service brakes
08 can am spyder .park brake warning on .park brake not holding . But brakes locked up after backing out of garage. Waited about 20 min and they released. But locked up again when applied foot brake . Each time I used foot brake same thing would happen.have not ridden since problem.
- Engine
Main shaft bearings failed at 24,000 miles can am technical advisories have decreased attention on main drive belt twice. Months delay on replacement parts makes me think a lot of these are failing. Unable to get adequate explanation from customer service out of canada. *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10252669Revision of TST 140875 P0730 Active Fault Fault code can be triggered if the unit has the wrong rear sprocket or a different wheel size. The cluster will stop displaying the gear indication and check engine light came on (limp home condition) and the gearbox won't shift.
- 10229613Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
- 10191376If a customer wants to change the radio pre-set channel number and is unable to do so, here is the reason this is happening.
- 10186274Trailer module may fail.
- 10185865Electric parking brake not holding when applied.
- 10185854Centrifungal clutch vibration.
- 10185850Fuel Vapor Canister Vent Hose Inspection/Replacement.
- 10052086Brp: on the can-am roadster, the fuel cap fails to seal properly, on fuel tank filler neck, causing fuel vapors and in presence of an ignition source, might result in a fire and needs replacing. Models 2008-2012 can-am spyder GS, RS, and rt.
- 10026725Brp motorcycle: transmission won't shift; get stuck in gear; check transmission fault scrolls; won't downshift; won't up-shift or change gears.
- 10026543Can-am service campaign: see document search button for owner letter.brp: a limited quantity of roadster spyder vehicles may have one or two defective brake fluid reservoir caps. Csc letter was received.
- 10026521Can-am service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Brp: csc letter referring to brake fluid reservoir caps replacement for can-am roadster vehicles.
- 10026462Can-am service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Bombardier recreational products: a limited quantity of roadster spyder vehicles may have one or two defective brake fluid reservoir caps. Csc letter was received. 1/23/09.
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